ANALYSIS

 

The ANALYSIS menu allows the user to interactively run the DSI solver (LS-DYNA) from the Graphical User Interface window.  The option buttons in the ANALYSIS SUBMISSION window (CONTROL CARD, BOUNDARY CARDS, CONSTRAINT CARDS, etc.) provide access to the necessary functions for completing a DYNA input file.  The toggle button at the bottom of the window, RUN ANALYSIS, writes an input file and submits the job for analysis when the user selects OK.  The WRITE INPUT FILE toggle writes an input file without submitting an analysis.

 

Figure 8.1 Analysis Submission Menu

 

The DYNA INPUT FILE OPTIONS button displays a window (see Figure 8.2) allowing the user to set the analysis unit for the job, the input file name, the analysis title, the engineer's identification, the project name, and the parts to be included.